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About CYC

The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) represents the leading yarn companies, accessory manufacturers, magazine, book publishers, and consultants in the yarn industry. For more than 35 years the Council has sponsored a wide range of promotional and educational programs, including its highly acclaimed Certified Instructors Program, Discover Knit and Crochet classes, and its popular I Love YARN Day event (the second Friday in October), which offers a virtual meeting place for the nation's knitters and crocheters. More details about these programs and many others are available at this web site and those of our members.

To learn more about individual member's products, we encourage you to visit their web sites listed below. If you have questions about specific products, please contact the company directly. The Council staff does not have access to members' product information.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

ANNIE'S

306 East Parr Rd.
Berne, IN 46711
Website: www.Annies-Publishing.com
Annie's -- Celebrating home, family and the creative spirit -- is one of the largest and most diverse sources of craft designs and instruction in the U.S. Its magazines include Crochet World, Creative Knitting and Crochet! Catalogs include Annie’s Crochet & Crafts and Annie’s Knit & Yarn Catalog. Annie's also offers craft kit clubs, including Hook & Needle Kit Club, online classes and produces a PBS TV show, Knit and Crochet Now!, as well as scores of new books each year. The company maintains more than 40 e-commerce websites and has a strong presence on newsstands and in craft retailers across the country.

1441 S. Carlos Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
Website: www.clover-usa.com
Clover brings you the best in quality and value for all your craft projects, manufacturer of premium Knitting, Crochet, Needle Art, Sewing, Quilting, and Craft Notions. Clover Needlecraft, Inc. is located in Ontario, California and has five innovative engineers, based in Japan, who create the company's popular products. Clover brands include the Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles. "Takumi" is the masterpiece of craftsmanship that is the product of carefully selected materials. Clover's many years of experience and accumulated technologies take full advantage of premium materials to create natural knitting needles and crochet hooks. The shape of our needle tip is a favorite among many. The smooth finish glides through your work and enables long periods of knitting without fatigue. Having a large assortment of products, Clover has been able to inspire and educate knitter and crocheters of the world. The Clover Web site (www.clover-usa.com) is a great place to find free project ideas and see all of Clover's newest products.

CREATIVEBUG INC.

835 Market Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94103
Website: www.Creativebug.com
Creativebug is an online learning community for DIY crafters producing high quality inspirational and educational videos. Creativebug is known for its all-star lineup of instructors and video classes that walk you through creative projects from start to finish. With classes in knitting, crochet, jewelry, multimedia, sewing, quilting and many more, there is something for everyone in Creativebug's growing library of hundreds of classes.

CREATIVE PARTNERS, LLC.

3526 Avenida Sierra
Escondido, CA 92029
Website: www.creativepartnersllc..com
Creative Partners provides creative design and pattern services to the yarn industry. Besides writing articles on yarn-related topics, we operate as a book packager producing books for a number of publishers. Over the past 5 years, the company has produced over 50 books for various publishers, such as Sterling Publishing, Leisure Arts, Martingale and Pottercraft. We provide all patterns, instructions and where necessary photography.

FISIPE

PO Box 5
2836-908 Lavradio, Portugal
Web site: www.fisipe.pt
E-mail: tiago.goncalves@fisipe.pt
Fisipe is a global company that is a major supplier of acrylic fiber to the U.S. to the hand knitting market and world yarn market.

INTERWEAVE

201 E. Fourth St.
Loveland, CO 80537-5655
Web site: www.interweavestore.com
Interweave is a craft publisher of books, magazines, DVDs, online communities, and patterns for fiber enthusiasts. Knitting Daily: An online knitting community for all fiber enthusiasts that includes e-newsletters, free patterns, tips and tricks, and general all-around yarn information. www.KnittingDaily.com Knitting Daily TV: The Public Television show where yarn and fiber take center stage! Knitting Daily TV covers a variety of needle crafts and guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs. www.KnittingDailyTV.com Fiber related Interweave MAGAZINES for knitters and crocheters: Interweave Knits is a quarterly magazine that explores the world of contemporary and traditional knitting, through projects, profiles, stories, and in-depth technical information. Interweave Knits also publishing various special issues each year, including Knitscene magazine. Interweave Crochet is a quarterly magazine for crocheters. PieceWork magazine focuses on the historical aspects of needle arts, such as knitting, quilting, needlework, and crochet. Spin-Off magazine is your spinning community for all things yarn.

LEISURE ARTS

104 Champs Blvd., Ste 100
Maumelle, Arkansas 72113
Web site: http://www.leisurearts.com/
Leisure Arts is a leading craft publisher and distributor of “how-to” publications with emphasis on all types of needlework, scrapbooking, general crafts, cooking, and entertaining. Key skill sets include crochet, knitting, quilting, and the Knook—with emphasis on “Teach Me”. The Leisure Arts proprietary product line also includes craft kits designed for teaching and entertaining. Our publications support a wide variety of craft products such as yarns, fabric, beads, duct tape, parachute cord, and deco mesh. For more than 40 years, Leisure Arts brand has consistently ensured inspiration, timely design, and reliable instructions. Through creative projects and ideas, customers of all ages are invited to discover and enjoy “the art of everyday living” by making crafts a satisfying part of their lives.

LION BRAND YARN COMPANY

34 W. 15th St.
New York, NY 10011
Web site: www.lionbrand.com
Since 1878 Lion Brand has been creating quality yarns at affordable prices—and helping knitters and crocheters turn them into fabulous fashion statements. Whether your style is classic or cutting edge, we've got a pattern that's just right for you. And with more than 800 fashion forward colors and 54 fabulous fibers to choose from you're sure to find the look you love. We know that knitting and crochet is more than just a hobby—it's a soul soothing, style-satisfying means of creative expression. Our highest priority is to support you in every way possible to ensure your satisfaction. We offer a catalog of inspiring yarns and patterns, full customer service and support by email and phone and an active online presence. www.lionbrand.com is your go-to resource for over 2,700 free patterns, tips, tutorials, videos and other learning tools, as well as charity and club finders. Get a behind-the-scenes look into this family-owned company at Lion Brand’s blog or listen in on pattern recommendations, exclusive interviews, and great tips with the YarnCraft podcast. You can also follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Everywhere you find us, we are ready to help you enjoy your yarn crafting.

MERIDIAN SPECIALTY YARN GROUP

40 Rex Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
Web site: www.msyg.com
The Meridian Specialty Yarn Group are manufacturers of straight, novelty and plied craft yarns from natural, synthetic and recycled fibers. Yarns can be producer, package or space dyed and can be packaged on cone or ball with a commission balling service available.

PRIME PUBLISHING LLC

3400 Dundee Rd. Suite 220
Northbrook, IL 60062
Web site: www.primecp.com
Prime Publishing operates a rapidly growing network of websites, social media and e-mail consumer newsletters in the niche content areas of cooking and crafting. The craft group includes www.FaveCrafts.com, www.AllFreeCrochet.com, www.FaveCraftsRadio.com, www.AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com, www.FaveCraftsBlog.com, www.StitchandUnwind.com and www.AllFreeKnitting.com. The company has over 4.3 million active subscribers who look at more than 6.7 million crochet, knitting and related craft projects every week. Consumers may sign up for free content newsletters, enjoy the benefits of a niche community and receive project ideas, patterns, product resources, branded product information, contests and more. Hooked On Crochet from AllFreeCrochet.com features free crochet patterns, tips, tricks, lessons and more. Knit Picky Patterns from AllFreeKnitting.com includes free knitting projects, knitting ideas, tips, patterns, weekly giveaways and more. Laying It All Out from AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com contains free afghan patterns, tutorials, tips, tricks and more. Quick and Crafty from FaveCrafts.com in every daily issue features free craft projects, craft ideas, tips, patterns, beautiful photos, and more. The company is advertising supported like radio and television.

RED HEART YARNS

3430 Toringdon Way, Ste 301
Charlotte, NC 28277
Web site: www.redheart.com
Red Heart is one of the most trusted brands in yarn. For over 75 years more people have chosen to make American heirlooms using Red Heart yarn than any other yarn. Red Heart yarns stand for quality, largest color selection, fashion and above all else, crafted with love. Whatever your creativity calls for, you’ll find it in the Red Heart family. Explore our vast selection of yarns and free patterns for every level of knitter or crocheter. A little bit of love woven into every strand. Red Heart Boutique is our newest yarn collection targeted to the fashionista knitter and crocheter who loves beautiful textures and colors, but still wants affordable options. Red Heart is part of the Coats & Clark family of brands in the crafts and notions category. Included are such brands as Aunt Lydia’s crochet threads, Susan Bates hooks, needles and accessories, Coats zippers and all of the Coats & Clark sewing threads. Coats & Clark has a rich heritage dating to the early 1800’s and generations of needlecrafters around the the world have looked to Coats for our signature quality and inspiration. Coats history is interwoven with many key innovations dating back to the beginning of the industrial revolution. Today Coats continues to innovate through ongoing research and product development. www.redheart.com

SOHO PUBLISHING/VOGUE KNITTING

161 Avenue of the Americas Ste. 1301,
New York, NY 10013
Web site: www.vogueknitting.com
E-mail: editors@vogueknitting.comVogue Knitting, long considered a leader in the hand-knitting field, sets the standard for fashion-forward knits. Along with 30+ patterns per issue, features include clear and concise instructions, detailed charts and schematics, in-depth technique workshops, interviews with industry leaders and reviews of the newest and most innovative tools and supplies on the market. VK is involved with the knitting community outside of its pages and conducts tours, knitting cruises, guild presentations, knitting shop trunk shows, knitting cruises and participates in Knit-Outs across the country. Published five times a year.

1100-H Brandywine Blvd.
Zanesville, OH 43702-3388
Web site: www.TNNA.org
E-mail: tnna.info@offinger.com
TNNA is an international trade association that represents nearly 2600 Needlearts professionals. Members include wholesalers and retailers, as well as designers, publishers, manufacturers and manufacturers' representatives of quality needlearts materials and supplies. Established in 1974, TNNA is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to the advancement of needleart quality, understanding and promotion through trade shows, education, public relations and professional programs. TNNA offers How To Books distributed to retail members through their wholesale members. There are four books including How To Knit, Crochet, Needlepoint and Embroidery. These are available at TNNA Retail Member shops. Shops can be found on the website under the retail directory.